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Kindertransport survivors call for routes to sanctuary for child refugees

Updated 15 November 2018

In the chaotic months before the outbreak of World War II, Jewish people were in desperate need of help to escape German-occupied Europe. Quakers were among those who responded, creating the Kindertransport to bring children to safety and persuading the government to amend visa requirements. Today, some of the survivors are urging the UK government to provide more routes to sanctuary for child refugees.

Kindertransport survivors call for routes to sanctuary for child refugees

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Greta Thunberg welcomed to Friends House

Updated 21 April 2019

Swedish climate striker Greta Thunberg sparked a global strike to protest at the lack of government action to combat the climate crisis. Next week (22 and 23 April) she will be in London. Her two-day programme begins in Friends House, home of Quakers in Britain.

Global climate campaigner in Friends House

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Communities of colour are over-policed and under-protected

Updated 5 June 2020

The Coronavirus Act gives police powers to detain anyone they think might be infectious. A group of human rights, racial equality, community, faith and health organisations – including Quakers – say the police powers granted to enforce lockdown are disproportionately impacting people of colour.

Communities of colour are over-policed and under-protected

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Quakers move major event online

Updated 12 June 2020

Quakers in Britain announce that their Yearly Meeting for this year will – for the first time − be held online, on Sunday 15 November.

Quakers move major event online

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Swarthmore Lecture moves online

Updated 2 August 2020

The 2020 Swarthmore Lecture, part of the work of Woodbrooke and a key feature in the life of Quakers in Britain, will be delivered online on Saturday by social scientist, writer and broadcaster, Tom Shakespeare.

Swarthmore Lecture moves online

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Campaigners challenge minister on Channel crossings

Updated 25 August 2020

Prominent refugee and human rights campaigners and faith bodies including Quakers in Britain, are urging the government to end dangerous Channel crossings by introducing safe and legal routes of entry to UK.

Campaigners challenge minister on Channel crossings

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Quakers welcome historic Nuclear Ban Treaty

Updated 18 December 2020

The UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) – also known as the Nuclear Ban Treaty − is entering into force as international law on 22 January 2021, having been ratified by Honduras, the 50th state, in October. It comprehensively prohibits participation in any nuclear weapon activities.

Quakers welcome historic Nuclear Ban Treaty

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Nuclear weapons are illegal

Updated 22 January 2021

From Friday 22 January nuclear weapons are banned under international law. Quakers are joining an array of statements, witness and worship, to welcome this historic milestone.

Nuclear weapons are illegal

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Stansted 15 appeal upheld

Updated 29 January 2021

Today a group of nonviolent activists, known as the Stansted 15, have had their appeal upheld against being convicted under counter terrorism legislation.

Stansted 15 appeal upheld

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Bookings to open for Quaker Gathering

Updated 17 May 2021

This summer, Quakers across Britain are set to explore a three-week festival of their faith. An adventurous Yearly Meeting Gathering will be online, with worship and sessions for all ages.

Bookings to open for Quaker Gathering